2020 Gold Open Expedition

The challenging Trailshadow 2020 Gold Expedition is now open for recruitment, the programme runs from January to August 2020 and entails 14-15 days of training and expedition activity (this includes the official practice and qualifying expeditions).

Training takes place at locations around the north of Ireland and Teams are expected to devise and plan their own expedition routes. Exact dates for training and expeditions will avoid exam dates and be agreed with the candidates as part of the Induction evening, but indicative dates are set out below:

COST: £220 per candidate.Payment is due on or before the initial February training session and will be non-refundable. Costs cover training, insurance, hire of tentage and stoves, safety satellite tracking system, provision of an expedition assessor and campsite charges where required. Participants will need to supply their own boots, rain gear, rucksack, and sleeping bag. Groups will be supervised by a qualified Mountain Leader and mountain first-aider.

N.B.DofE requires that expedition teams consist of no more than 7 candidates, and no fewer than 4. Candidates occasionally drop out of the programme and where a dropout compromises the viability of a team TrailShadow reserve the right to merge and amend the make-up of teams.